Learn how to remove GX adapters from the 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, or 9109-RMD with the system
power turned off.
Note: Removing or replacing this feature is
a customer task. You can complete this task yourself, or contact a
service provider to complete the task for you. You might be charged
a fee by the service provider for this service.
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to remove an adapter.
For instructions, see Removing
a part by using the Hardware Management Console.
If your system is not managed by an HMC,
complete the following steps to remove the adapter:
- Complete the prerequisite tasks.
For instructions, see Before
you begin.
Note: Do
not disconnect the power cords at this time.
- Identify the failing part. For instructions,
see Identifying
a part.
- Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping
the system or logical partition.
- Open the rack rear door.
- Disconnect the power source from
the system by unplugging the system.
Note: This system is equipped with a second power supply.
Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that the power source
to the system has been disconnected.
(L003)
or
- If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the adapter
at the rear of the system. See Figure 1.
- Attach the wrist strap.
Attention: - Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware
to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
- When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures.
A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease
your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical
equipment.
- If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product
from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an
unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
- Push the locking tab (B) to the
left and rotate the GX card cover in the direction shown in Figure 1.
- Slide the adapter straight out of the slot.
Figure 1. Removing the GX adapter from the system
- If you are not replacing the adapter or installing a new
adapter, place a filler panel in the slot. Seal the expansion slot
by using an expansion slot cover.
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